Pete’s Silly Sideshow To Close For Refurbishment Earlier Than Expected

Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom will close for refurbishment earlier than the date originally announced. According to the Walt Disney World website, characters at this location will be temporarily unavailable starting January 4th. Previously, the character meet-and-greet was scheduled to close for refurbishment on January 5th.

For reference, Pete’s Silly Sideshow is toward the back of Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom. It’s a large circus tent that’s connected to Big Top Souvenirs. Inside the tent, guests have the option to join one of two lines. One line leads to a meet-and-greet with Donald Duck and Goofy, the other to a meet-and-greet with Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse. Disney notes that the characters will continue to meet at Storybook Circus. No exact location has been posted as of this update.

Update: Pete’s Silly Sideshow reopened in early July of 2026. All character meet-and-greets have returned inside the tent. This location is listed in the My Disney Experience app.

Here is the official wording of the updated announcement:

Daring Disney Pals will be temporarily unavailable beginning January 4. Donald Duck and Goofy will be greeting guests in Storybook Circus. Dashing Disney Pals will be temporarily unavailable beginning January 4. Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse will be greeting guests in Storybook Circus.

Walt Disney World website

If you’re looking to meet characters on your next visit, see our list of what characters are at Magic Kingdom. For all parks, see our list of where to find characters at Disney World. For more attraction closures, see our Disney World Ride Refurbishments List, or you can check out ResortsGal.com for all of our latest news, reviews, and updates.

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If you’re visiting Magic Kingdom in the near future, make sure you’re aware of this temporary character relocation. Will this earlier closing of Pete’s Silly Sideshow affect your visit? Let us know below in the comments.